May 2022
Happy May, everyone!
It finally feels like spring outside, and the end of another school year is just around the corner.
With this in mind, May's newsletter will focus on summer resources and opportunities for your Young Scholar.
First though, as we are wrapping up our newsletters for this school year, I'd like to send out a HUGE thank you to families, teachers, and staff for supporting Young Scholar students and working each day to increase access to challenging experiences, build affirmation of what's possible, and be a strong voice of advocacy in the lives of Young Scholar students. You are all amazing.
Have a beautiful summer, and I'll see you in September!
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Park Grove Library Park Grove Library in Cottage Grove has a variety of kid-friendly activities planned all summer long. Click HERE to see the current spring and summer schedule. Check back throughout the spring as events may be added. | MELSA SmARTpass Another great way to take advantage of your local library is through the MELSA smARTpass program. With just your library card (which you can get free at any library), you have the opportunity to reserve free and/or discounted admission to a wide range of arts experiences around the Twin Cities. | City of Cottage Grove The City of Cottage Grove has a lot going on this summer! Click HERE for a current listing of summer events. |
Park Grove Library
MELSA SmARTpass
City of Cottage Grove
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SoWashCo Community Education Summer Programs South Washington County Schools Community Education is always a great place to check for classes, camps, and activities for the whole family. Click HERE for the 2022 Summer Catalog. | Star Tribune 2022 Summer Camp Guide Explore the Star Tribune 2022 Minnesota Summer Camp Guide to search camp choices by interest, age level, price, location, and more. | U of M Summer Youth ProgramsThe University of Minnesota Youth Programs offers a wide variety of summer camps for ages 6-16. Camp sessions include swimming and indoor rock climbing in addition to hands-on activities, themed projects, arts & crafts, and recreational games. |
SoWashCo Community Education Summer Programs
Star Tribune 2022 Summer Camp Guide
U of M Summer Youth Programs
The University of Minnesota Youth Programs offers a wide variety of summer camps for ages 6-16. Camp sessions include swimming and indoor rock climbing in addition to hands-on activities, themed projects, arts & crafts, and recreational games.
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PBS KIDS Summer of Possibilities PBS KIDS Summer of Possibilities site has loads of educational activities, games, and videos designed for kids, with parents in mind. Topics range from free printable summer activities, word games, articles on building social skills, and books to help get ready for next school year. | Scholastic Home Base Home Base from Scholastic has a wide variety of fun and free reading activities designed to help motivate kids to explore and interact with the joys of reading through games and live author events. | It's Okay to Be Smart It's Okay To Be Smart is a YouTube channel hosted by Joe Hanson, a Ph. D. biologist, science writer, and creator/host/writer of the PBS Digital Studios show It's Okay To Be Smart. Videos are generally short and are divided into topics such as food science, animals, space and more. While these videos are, as a whole, created with kids in mind, it is always important to first make sure that they meet your family's guidelines for appropriate content. |
PBS KIDS Summer of Possibilities
Scholastic Home Base
It's Okay to Be Smart
Contact Information
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, thoughts, or needs!
Colleen Redmond
